Economic Development

City Planning

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Trail Construction & Detours

Denver Parks and Recreation is constantly working to improve the over 100 miles of trails in the parks system. When doing improvements there may be temporary detours due to construction. We are committed to providing the safest detours available for the shortest amount of time necessary in order to minimize impacts to users. For additional information related to current or planned detours, please refer to the project list below. (Under Construction, Available Soon)

Although we make every attempt to keep the public informed about the status of our multi-use trails, there are times when they must be closed immediately and may not be noted on this page. Please be aware of unforeseen conditions due to weather or other unexpected events and be prepared to use alternate routes if necessary.

The closure of the South Platte River Trail (7th Ave. – Bayaud Ave.) is needed to accommodate reconstruction of the US 6 Bridge as well as improvements to trail between Frog Hollow and Phil Milstein Parks. The concrete trail will be widened from 8 feet to 12 feet and a soft-surface running path will be added adjacent to the concrete trail.
Trail users traveling southbound should use the on-street detour of:
7th Ave. > Bryant St. > 2nd Ave. > Tejon St. > Bayaud Ave.

The first phase of Confluence Park’s master plan will begin in late February and includes the closure of Shoemaker plaza and surrounding portions of the S. Platte River Trail until August 2016. Shoemaker Plaza is located on the west side of the South Platte River near the REI store and was built in the 1970s. As part of the larger plaza reconstruction, its concrete ramps will be replaced by a 12 foot wide, fully accessible bicycle and pedestrian ramp that will meet today’s Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements. This ramp is a key connection to the South Platte River regional trail system and will provide better access to the plaza, which will be reconfigured to create more usable outdoor space for social activities and other events in Confluence Park. The cost of this project is approximately $4.2 million.

Beginning in January 2014, Denver Public Works will begin construction on a new storm drain system and a street improvement project along University Boulevard in the Cherry Creek area. Additional work will take place east of University on 1st Avenue. These improvements will impact bicyclists using the Cherry Creek Trail. During the closure, bicyclists are encouraged to utilize Cherry Creek South Drive.

DETOUR:
A portion of the Cherry Creek Trail near University Boulevard and Cherry Creek South Drive will be closed intermittently during construction. At the closure, bicyclists should utilize Cherry Creek South Drive to avoid the closure.